How much does a spare room in a shared flat cost in Kiel?

In general, the cost of a private room usually ranges from €400 per month and up, always depending on the characteristics it has and where it is located.

How to find roommates in Kiel?

The best thing you can do is search online communities like Erasmus Play. On this platform, you will also be able to easily compare the different spare rooms available in shared flats.

Why share a student flat in Kiel?

Because living in a multicultural environment will make your experience much more fun, being able to make different plans with your roommates. In addition, you will save on rent, and you will have more budget to invest in activities and different events.

What to ask before entering a flat share in Kiel?

You should find out what are the basic rules that are established on the different aspects of coexistence, such as the use of heating, receiving visitors, cleaning and schedules. This way they will be able to avoid problems in coexistence.

How to choose ideal roommates in Kiel?

What usually happens is that we want to find partners who have the same nationality as us, since we share customs and ways of life. However, we believe that the best thing would be for all of them to have different nationalities and for one of them to be German, so they can practice the language daily and learn from other cultures.

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Flatshare in Kiel

€1,295/month

Entire place

Apartment at Sören

€1,800/month

Private room

Room at Bugenhagenstraße, 9

€1,495/month

Entire place

Apartment at Fockstraße, 12

€1,295/month

Entire place

Apartment at Sören, 22

€980/month

Private room

Room at Papenkamp, 58

€1,295/month

Private room

Room at Fockstraße, 13

€1,500/month

Private room

Room at Zastrowstraße, 44

€2,350/month

Private room

Room at Moltkestraße, 56

€1,990/month

Entire place

Apartment at Gabelsbergerstraße, 33

€1,637/month

Studio

Studio at Holstenbrücke

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Kiel

This northern German city is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in the country's culture in a medium-sized city with a fun atmosphere for young people. In winter, it is indeed very cold, but you will be able to enjoy numerous activities since all the facilities are well-equipped. Also, in summer, you can enjoy barbecues and other outdoor activities on the beach. Take the opportunity to make many plans with your roommates! We suggest that you live in a shared apartment, so you will be accompanied from the beginning, and you won’t feel alone when you arrive in the city or on those cold and dark days of winter

Available accommodation	Total	Average price
Private room Kiel	15	€1586
Residence Kiel	0	€
Studio Kiel	4	€1150
Entire place Kiel	33	€1463

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Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kiel

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this northern German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Kiel

Most shared flats tend to be well located, close to entertainment sites and the university, so you will be able to get everywhere on foot, by bicycle or by bus.
Take advantage of the rental savings to explore more of the city and travel to other German cities, such as Hamburg, Berlin or Bremen, and others in Denmark.
You will surely find a spare room in one of the student-favourite neighbourhoods like Altstadt, Vorstadt, Südfriedhof and Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Kiel

Finding accommodation that meets all your preferred characteristics in this German city can be complicated, so we recommend that you use Erasmus Play for the search and that you do it well in advance.
Some landlords prefer their tenants to be of the same sex, especially when it comes to women, which can limit your search.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Kiel

There are several apps you can download aimed at making your Erasmus+ in Kiel the best it can be. In most of these apps, you can carry out procedures, and read relevant information about the university and advice from other young people. For example, previous international students say that it is convenient for you to learn German before arriving in the city, this helps you to integrate easily into local life and understand the subjects taught at the university.

How to meet people in Kiel?

One of the ways you have to connect with other young people as soon as you arrive in the city is to share a flat. Other alternatives that you can consider are the following:

Student associations in Kiel

La ESN Kiel is the association for international students par excellence since they are in charge of planning different events and activities so that young people can get to know each other and have fun during the exchange.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Kiel

In this social network, you can join both the ESN Kiel and the one called “Erasmus & International Students Kiel”. In both, you can solve any doubts you have and see the different activities organized to join the one you want.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Kiel

Student associations and Facebook groups often share links to WhatsApp groups. Most of these are divided according to the academic year, so the information that is shared is up-to-date and plans can arise spontaneously.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Kiel

Keep these recommendations in mind related to living in a shared flat in this German city:

You should determine in which part of the city your university is located, either the University of Kiel or the Kiel University of Applied Sciences. This way, you get to choose a spare room with a good connection to it and the most frequented leisure sites.
You have to reach an agreement about the use of heating with your flatmates. Try not to let anyone get cold or hot, so everyone is comfortable.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Kiel

How much does a spare room in a shared flat cost in Kiel?
In general, the cost of a private room usually ranges from €400 per month and up, always depending on the characteristics it has and where it is located.
How to find roommates in Kiel?
The best thing you can do is search online communities like Erasmus Play. On this platform, you will also be able to easily compare the different spare rooms available in shared flats.
Why share a student flat in Kiel?
Because living in a multicultural environment will make your experience much more fun, being able to make different plans with your roommates. In addition, you will save on rent, and you will have more budget to invest in activities and different events.
What to ask before entering a flat share in Kiel?
You should find out what are the basic rules that are established on the different aspects of coexistence, such as the use of heating, receiving visitors, cleaning and schedules. This way they will be able to avoid problems in coexistence.
How to choose ideal roommates in Kiel?
What usually happens is that we want to find partners who have the same nationality as us, since we share customs and ways of life. However, we believe that the best thing would be for all of them to have different nationalities and for one of them to be German, so they can practice the language daily and learn from other cultures.